JPH10285337A - Image reader - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure an pleasant working environment and good original operability, independently of the quantity of a work area on an operation console screen, when the operator uses the image reader with a personal computer. SOLUTION: A reader main body is supported on a wall face 61 by engaging a fixing member 62 fitted onto the wall face 61 by screws with an engagement hole 51, provided to a support plate 50 exposed from an opening 53 at a bottom side of a bottom cover 35 of the image reader. A sheet original 1 is carried by carrier rollers 15, 16 to a read section 10a and read and discharged to the outside of the main body by discharge rollers 17, 18. A discharge direction of the original is switched by a switching guide 36 provided to a discharge port 33.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image reading apparatus, and more particularly, to conveying a sheet-shaped document inserted into an apparatus body to a predetermined reading position by means of a sheet-shaped document conveying means.
The present invention relates to a sheet-fed image reading apparatus that reads image information recorded on a sheet-shaped document at a reading position by photoelectric conversion means.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, the above-mentioned sheet-fed image reading apparatus has a document insertion opening for inserting a document at a front portion of the exterior of the apparatus body, that is, on the side of an operator. Is inserted, the sheet-shaped document is conveyed to a predetermined reading position by conveying means such as a conveying roller, and the original at the reading position is set by the optical imaging means and the photoelectric conversion means set with respect to the reading position. Are sequentially read as the document is conveyed. Then, the document whose reading has been completed is discharged from a discharge port arranged on the rear side of the exterior of the apparatus main body, that is, on the rear side of the front part.

Such an image reading apparatus includes an interface circuit for inputting and outputting a control signal to and from an external device and outputting an output signal of the photoelectric conversion means to the external device; It has an interface connector for connecting a device with a signal cable.

[0004] Once connected, the interface connector is not frequently attached and detached, so that it is usually arranged at a position that is inconspicuous to the operator, specifically, on the rear side of the exterior of the apparatus body, that is, on the rear side with respect to the front part. I was

[0005]

When the interface connector is on the document discharge side on the rear surface of the apparatus main body as described above, the interface cable collides with the discharged document depending on the installation state of the interface cable connected thereto. In some cases, this could be an obstacle to document conveyance.

Further, discharging a document to the rear side of the apparatus requires a discharge space on the rear side of the apparatus main body capable of discharging a document equivalent to the length of the document in the feeding direction.

Further, the housing of the connector on the interface cable side often has a length comparable to the length in the depth direction of the apparatus main body in the attaching / detaching operation direction.
The length in the depth direction occupied by the entire device after connecting the connector has been greatly increased.

When the external device is a personal computer to which a display, a keyboard or a mouse is connected, the work space in the depth direction on the console on which these devices are mounted must be narrow. It would harm the operating environment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to operate an image reading apparatus together with a personal computer or a peripheral device. It is an object of the present invention to ensure a comfortable operation work environment and good document operability regardless of the size of a work area on a table.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reading device for reading an image written on a sheet-shaped document at a predetermined image reading position, and a reading device for supplying an image from outside the apparatus main body. Conveying means for supplying the sheet-shaped document to the image reading position and discharging the sheet-shaped document to the outside of the apparatus main body; and a relative positional relationship between the sheet-shaped document supplied to the image reading position by the conveying means and the reading means. An image reading apparatus having a reading section constituting means configured to maintain a predetermined relationship, wherein the reading section constituting means can be held by holding means fixed to a wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity outside the apparatus main body. It is characterized by having done.

According to this configuration, the reading section constituting means can be held on the wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity, so that the space in the vertical direction can be effectively utilized and the use environment can be expanded.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, there is provided an engaging means for engaging with a locking portion provided on the holding means, and the reading section is constituted by the engagement of the engaging means. The means is held by the holding means.

With this configuration, even when the reading unit is held on the wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity, the reading unit constituting unit can be stably held by the engagement.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the posture position of the reading section constituting means is the posture position when the apparatus main body is mounted on a substantially horizontal mounting surface outside the apparatus. And a second posture position, which is a posture position when held by the holding means, can be adopted. In both of the two posture positions, the transfer means can be used. The image forming apparatus is characterized in that the sheet-type document is driven to be conveyed to the image reading position, and the reading unit can execute an image reading operation.

[0015] According to this configuration, it is possible to mount the device on a substantially horizontal mounting surface, or to install the device on a wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity. You can select the installation method that best suits the operating environment,
Operability is improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second or third aspect, a cover for covering the engaging means is provided so as to be openable and closable.

In this way, when the engaging means is used, the lid is opened, and when not used, the lid is closed to cover the engaging means, so that the engaging means can be installed. It is possible to avoid obstruction and a situation that is visible from the outside and is not suitable for appearance.

The lid may be detachably provided on the apparatus main body, or may be connected to the apparatus main body and can be opened and closed.

In a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the image reading device transmits at least an operation control signal and a signal including an image signal taken out from the reading means to / from an external device. A terminal for connecting a transmission unit, wherein the terminal is connected to the first unit of the reading unit constituting unit;
The first exterior surface facing the mounting surface to be placed at the time of the posture position and the second exterior surface facing the wall surface to which the holding means is fixed at the time of the second posture position. It is characterized by being arranged on a different third exterior surface.

With this configuration, when the transmission means is connected to the terminal and used, the transmission means may interfere with the mounting surface or the wall surface regardless of the first posture position or the second posture position. It does not hinder installation and improves the operability.

If the terminals are arranged so as to avoid the document discharge direction,
A situation in which the discharged document interferes with the transmission unit can be avoided, and the conveyance stability of the sheet-shaped document is improved.

Here, examples of the external device include a personal computer for processing an image signal read by the image reading device and controlling the operation of the image reading device, peripheral devices thereof, and the like.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects, a transport direction switching means for switching a discharge direction of the read sheet-shaped document is provided.

With this configuration, the operator can select the direction of discharging the original document most suitable for the operating environment in accordance with the position of the reading section constituting means and the state of the operating work space. improves.

According to a seventh aspect, in the first to sixth aspects, the holding means has a document guide means for guiding a sheet-shaped document discharged from the apparatus main body.

Even when the document is held on the wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity by the holding means, if the document guide means is provided so as to guide the document in an appropriate direction according to the installation condition, the document from the apparatus main body is provided. Regardless of the discharge direction, an optimal operation environment can be provided, and the operability of the document is improved.

[0027]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a main cross-sectional view when the image reading apparatus according to the embodiment is installed on a horizontal console.

Reference numeral 60 denotes a console top having a horizontal mounting surface. On the console 60, a computer, a keyboard, a display, a disk device, etc. (not shown) are simultaneously installed as external devices in addition to the apparatus. ing.

The sensor cover 30 is a part of the exterior of the apparatus main body, is provided above the apparatus main body, and mainly includes the contact sensor unit 10 as a reading unit and the carry-in roller 1.
5 and the discharge roller 17.

The middle cover 31 is a part of the exterior of the apparatus body, and is disposed below the contact sensor unit 10, the carry-in roller 15 and the discharge roller 17, and the document 1 is inserted between the sensor cover 30 and the sensor cover 30. A gap is provided so that an insertion port 32 and a first discharge port 33 for discharging the document 1 to the outside of the apparatus are formed.

A document pressing guide 34 fixed to the middle cover 31 is disposed directly below the contact sensor unit 10, and acts so that the document 1 carried in from the carry-in rollers 15 and 16 comes into contact with the contact glass 11. In the present embodiment, the middle cover 3 to which the document pressing guide 34 is fixed is
The reading unit constituting means is constituted by the apparatus body supporting the contact sensor unit 1 and the contact sensor unit 10.

The bottom cover 35 is a part of the exterior of the apparatus main body and covers a lower part of the apparatus main body.

Loading rollers 15, 16 and discharging roller 1
A holding plate 50 having a box shape is fixed to the main body of the apparatus below the lower parts 7 and 18.
I support. In the present embodiment, the carry-in rollers 15, 1
6 and the discharge rollers 17 and 18 constitute a conveying means.

FIG. 3 shows the bottom surface 35 a of the bottom cover 35
It is the figure seen from 5a side.

On the bottom cover 35 side of the holding plate 50, engagement holes 51 and 52 are provided as engagement means. Engagement hole 5
1 and 52 are large-diameter portions 51a and 52a on the F direction side.
And an opening shape having small diameter portions 51b and 52b on the G direction side.

On the bottom surface 35a of the bottom cover 35, support feet 36, 3 made of a material having a high friction coefficient such as rubber.
7 is fixed to prevent slippage when the bottom surface 35a is installed on a console.

The bottom surface 35a of the bottom cover 35 has openings 53 and 54 at locations facing the engagement holes 51 and 52, respectively.
The engagement holes 51 and 52 can be exposed to the outside of the exterior.

However, in the normal state where the engaging holes 51 and 52 are not used for the purpose described below, the opening is covered with small covers 55 and 56 described later in appearance.

The small covers 55 and 56 serving as lids are made of an elastic resin material and have a shape and a size to be fitted in the openings 53 and 54. 55a, 55b, 56a and 56b are formed. The small covers 55 and 56 are provided with the claws 55a, 55b and 56, respectively.
The claw portions 55a, 55b, 56a, 56b are pushed into the openings 53, 54 from outside the device body with one end surface side having the a, 56b facing the inside of the device body.
Are engaged with the inner edge around the engagement holes 51 and 52 and are fixed. At this time, the exterior surfaces 5 of the small covers 55 and 56
5c and 56c are configured to have a surface height substantially coincident with the bottom surface 35a, and cover the openings 53 and 54.
On the other hand, when the concave portions 55d, 56d provided at the end portions are pryed with small projections or the like with respect to the fixed small covers 55, 56, the small covers 55, 56 bend, and the claw portions 55a, 55b are bent. , 56a, 56b are disengaged from the inner edge around the engagement holes 51, 52, and the small covers 55, 56 are detached from the bottom surface 35a. At this time, the engagement holes 51 and 52 are exposed to the outside of the exterior.

The detachable small cover can prevent a situation in which the engaging hole is visible when not in use, which is not suitable for appearance.

Interface connector 5 as terminal
Reference numerals 7 and 58 are electrically connected to the interface circuit section in the electric mounting board 12 and are arranged on the lateral side of the apparatus main body. Among them, the interface connector 57 is connected to a computer via an interface cable as a transmission means, and is used for transmitting image signals and control signals read by the apparatus. Also,
The interface connector 58 is connected to another peripheral device such as a printer via another interface cable.

The switching guide 36 shown in FIG. 2 can be located on the downstream side in the transport direction of the discharge rollers 17 and 18 and on the upstream side of the discharge port 33. When the original 1 reaches the guide introduction portion 36a at the upstream end in the conveyance guide direction,
The document 1 is guided along the guide shape, and is discharged from a predetermined second discharge port 37 of the apparatus main body. This functions when the user wants to change the discharge direction of the original 1, for example, when the original 1 must be discharged in another direction when, for example, a document discharge space cannot be secured on the rear side of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a switching guide 36 as a transport direction switching means and an example of a mechanism of the apparatus main body related thereto.

Slide pins 38 and 39 having a predetermined interval are fixed to the side surface 20 at the longitudinal end of the switching guide 36.

On the other hand, the end side surface 20 of the switching guide 36
Support frame surface 4 at a fixed position of the apparatus main body opposite to
0, and the sliding pins 3
The cam grooves 41 and 42 through which 8 and 39 are inserted are formed.

A mechanism having the same shape as that of the above-described mechanism is also provided on the other side surface of the switching guide 36 in the longitudinal direction, and has the same function.

The operator can switch the guide 36 in the direction of arrow D.
, The sliding pin 38 is moved to the end 41 of the cam groove 41.
2A, the sliding pin 39 is located at the end 42a of the cam groove 42, the switching guide 36 is in the angular position shown by the solid line in FIG. 2, and is separated from the first discharge port 33 of the document 1. Take the first posture position. The switching guide 36 is provided between the ends 41 a and 42 a of the cam grooves 41 and 42 and the sliding pins 38 and 39.
The posture is maintained by the sliding frictional force of. In this case, since the guide introduction portion 36a on the upstream side in the transport direction of the switching guide 36 is located above the discharge transport path of the document 1 discharged from the discharge rollers 17 and 18, the discharged document 1 is The paper is discharged from the first discharge port 33 in the direction of arrow B straight from the discharge rollers 17 and 18 without interference with the switching guide 36.

On the other hand, when the operator slides the switching guide 36 in the direction of arrow E, the sliding pin 38 is located at the end 41b of the cam groove 41 and the sliding pin 39 is located at the end 42b of the cam groove 42. The guide introduction portion 36a on the upstream side in the transport direction of the switching guide 36 is in the angular posture of the position 36 'shown by the broken line in FIG. The position of the switching guide 36 is maintained by the sliding friction force between the ends 41b and 42b of the cam grooves 41 and 42 and the sliding pins 38 and 39. Since the guide introduction portion 36a of the switching guide 36 has advanced to the discharge conveyance path of the original 1 discharged from the discharge rollers 17, 18, the discharge roller 1
The original 1 discharged from the switching guides 7 and 18
6, the conveyance direction is changed to the direction of arrow C, and the paper is discharged from the second discharge port 37.

Hereinafter, the operation of the image reading apparatus according to this embodiment will be described.

When the image reading apparatus is installed on the horizontal console 60, when the original 1 is inserted into the apparatus main body from the insertion slot 32 in the direction of arrow A, the reading rollers 15 and 16 read the contact sensor unit 10. Part 10a
Transported to The image of the original 1 is read by the reading unit 10a. Further, the original 1 reaches the discharge rollers 17 and 18 and is conveyed to the outside of the apparatus main body.

When the switching guide 36 is in the first position shown by the solid line in FIG. 1, the document 1 is discharged from the first discharge port 33 in the direction of arrow B.

On the other hand, when there is no discharge space for the original 1 in the direction of the arrow B in FIG. 1, the operator slides the switching guide 36 in the direction of the arrow D, and the switching guide 36 is moved to the second position indicated by the broken line in the drawing. By setting the posture position 36 ', the document 1 is guided by the switching guide 36 and discharged from the second discharge port 37 in the direction of arrow C.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a case where the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is installed on a vertical wall facing an operation console.

The wall surface 61 is arranged so as to surround the console 60 for personal use, and is one surface of a partition for separating a work space from an adjacent console.

The fixing members 62 and 63 as holding members in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3 are members outside the apparatus main body, and are wood screws 64 and 65 passing through insertion holes 62a and 63a respectively arranged in the center thereof. Is fixed to the wall surface 61.
Each of the fixing members 62, 63 has small body portions 62b, 63b which can be fitted into the small diameter portions 51b, 52b of the engagement holes 51, 52 of the holding plate 50 inside the device, and the engagement holes 5 of the holding plate 50.
The large body portions 62c and 63c as locking portions having diameters that can be inserted into the large diameter portions 51a and 52a and cannot be inserted into the small diameter portions 51b and 52b.

When the apparatus main body is fixed on the wall surface 61 by the fixing members 62 and 63, the operator performs an operation according to the following procedure.

(1) The small covers 55, 56 engaged and held on the bottom surface 35a side are removed from the bottom surface 35, and the engagement holes 51, 52
Is exposed from the openings 53 and 54.

(2) The large body portions 62c, 63c of the fixing members 62, 63 are inserted into the large diameter portions 51a, 52a of the engagement holes 51, 52 while moving the apparatus body in the direction of arrow I.

(3) The small diameter portions 51b, 52b of the engaging holes 51, 52 are engaged with the small body portions 62b, 63b of the fixing members 62, 63 while moving the apparatus body in the direction of gravity indicated by the arrow H.

After the above procedure, the fixing members 62,
Since the large body portions 62c and 63c of 63 do not come off from the small diameter portions 51b and 52b of the engagement holes 51 and 52, the apparatus main body is fixed to the wall surface 61.

When the apparatus main body is locked at a relatively high position on the vertical wall surface 61 and a sufficient document discharge space is secured below the apparatus, the switching guide 36 can be set to the first posture position. Good.

When the document 1 is inserted into the apparatus main body from the insertion port 32 in the direction of arrow A 'when the switching guide 36 is in the first position, the reading rollers of the contact sensor unit 10 are loaded by the carry-in rollers 15 and 16. It is transported to 10a. The image of the original 1 is read by the reading unit 10a. Further, the original 1 reaches the discharge rollers 17 and 18, and is discharged in the direction of arrow B ', that is, in the downward direction in the figure.

In this case, the operator can leave the original discharge state to the natural fall state, and does not need to pay attention to the original discharge.

If the apparatus main body is vertically locked at a position near the console at a low position on the wall surface 61 and there is not enough document discharge space below the apparatus, the switching guide 36 can be set to the second position. Good.

When the switching guide 36 is in the second position, the original 1 is discharged from the second discharge port 37 in the direction of arrow C ', that is, toward the operator.

In this case, since the document is discharged to the operator side, handling of the discharged document becomes easy.

Since the interface connectors 58 and 59 are arranged on the lateral side of the apparatus main body, the connector housing of the interface cable connected thereto protrudes laterally from the lateral side of the apparatus main body. Does not interfere with wall surfaces.

According to the image reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the image reading apparatus can be installed on a horizontal console or on a vertical wall such as a partition. The operator can select an installation method most suitable for the operation environment.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view showing the embodiment of the present invention and is a case where it is fixed to a vertical wall surface.

In this embodiment, the position of the apparatus main body is the same as that of the first embodiment when it is installed on a horizontal plane.
The internal configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The fixing device 70 as the holding means is the first device.
Similarly to the fixing member 62 of this embodiment, it is fixed to the wall surface 61 by wood screws or the like. The fixing device 70 has a pedestal 71 for holding the device main body.

The apparatus main body is held on the wall surface 61 by being put on the pedestal 71.

Document guide means for guiding the document 1 ejected from the reading position via the rollers 17 and 18 in the direction of the arrow J slightly away from the wall surface 61 in the fixing means 70 is provided. Guides 75 and 76 are provided to change the discharge direction of the original 1.

When the switching guide 36 is in the first posture position indicated by the solid line in the drawing, the read original 1 travels straight through the discharge port 33, and then reaches between the guides 75 and 76.
5 and 76, it is discharged in the direction of arrow J.

On the other hand, when the switching guide 36 is in the second position indicated by the broken line in the figure, the read original is discharged from the second discharge port 37 in the direction of arrow C as in the first embodiment.

The original 1 to be ejected is thereby placed on the wall surface 61.
Therefore, normal document conveyance can be realized, and an occupied installation area is not required on the console. In addition, the discharge direction of the document 1 can be switched above or below the apparatus main body according to the operation situation and the work space, so that an optimal operation environment can be realized, and the operability of the document is improved.

[0078]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the reading section constituting means can be held on the wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity by the holding means, so that the space in the vertical direction can be effectively utilized, and The environment expands.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, by engaging the locking portion of the holding means with the engaging means, the reading section constituting means can be stably operated even when the reading means is held on a wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity. Can be held.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first attitude position can be set on a substantially horizontal mounting surface, or can be set as the second attitude position on a wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity. Since the image reading operation of the sheet-shaped document can be performed, the operator can select an installation method most suitable for the operation work environment according to the state of the operation work space, and the operation workability is improved.

According to the fourth aspect, when the engaging means is used, the lid is opened, and when not used, the lid is closed to cover the engaging means, so that the engaging means is installed. It is possible to avoid such a situation that the display is not suitable for the external appearance as seen from the outside.

According to the fifth aspect, when the transmission means is connected to the terminal to exchange signals with an external device, the transmission means may be in the first posture position or the second posture position. Does not interfere with the mounting surface or the wall surface and hinder the installation, and the operability is improved.

According to the sixth aspect, the transport direction switching means is switched in accordance with the posture position of the reading section constituting means and the condition of the operation work space, so that the operator can set the discharge direction of the document most suitable for the operation environment. Since the selection can be made, the operability is improved.

According to the seventh aspect, the document guide means is provided so as to guide the document in an appropriate direction according to the installation situation even when the document is held on the wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity by the holding means. Accordingly, an optimal operation environment can be provided regardless of the direction in which the document is discharged from the apparatus main body, and the operability of the document is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a main sectional view when an image reading apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention is installed on a vertical wall surface.

FIG. 2 is a main cross-sectional view when the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is installed on a horizontal console.

FIG. 3 is a view of the bottom cover of the image reading apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the bottom.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a mechanism of a switching guide 36 and an apparatus main body related thereto.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention and is a main cross-sectional view when fixed to a vertical wall surface.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Document 10 Contact Sensor Unit 10a Reading Unit 15, 16 Loading Roller 17, 18 Discharge Roller 30 Sensor Cover 31 Middle Cover 35 Bottom Cover 35a Bottom 36 Switching Guide 50 Holding Plates 51, 52 Engagement Holes 51a, 52a Large Diameter Part 51b, 52b Small diameter portion 55, 56 Small cover 57, 58 Interface connector 60 Operation console 61 Wall surface 62, 63 Fixing member 62a, 63a Small body portion 62b, 63b Large body portion 70 Fixing device 71 Base 75, 76 Guide

Claims (7)

[Claims] A reading means for reading an image written on a sheet-like document at a predetermined image reading position; a sheet-like document supplied from outside the apparatus body to the image reading position; An image comprising: a conveying unit for discharging; and a reading unit forming unit configured to maintain a relative positional relationship between the sheet-type document supplied to the image reading position by the conveying unit and the reading unit in a predetermined relationship. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said reading section constituting means can be held by holding means fixed to a wall surface substantially parallel to the direction of gravity outside the apparatus main body. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: engaging means for engaging with a locking portion provided on the holding means, wherein the reading section constituting means is held by the holding means by the engagement of the engaging means. The image reading device according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A posture position of the reading unit constituting means, a first posture position which is a posture position when the apparatus main body is placed on a substantially horizontal placing surface outside the apparatus, and And a second posture position, which is a posture position when being held, can be adopted. In both of the two posture positions, the conveying unit is driven to move the sheet-shaped document to the image reading position. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image reading apparatus is capable of carrying the image and performing an image reading operation by the reading unit. 4. An image reading apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a cover for covering said engaging means is provided so as to be openable and closable. 5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a terminal for connecting a transmission unit for transmitting at least an operation control signal and a signal including the image signal extracted from the reading unit to and from an external device. A first exterior surface facing the mounting surface on which the terminal is to be mounted when the reading unit constituting means is in the first posture position;
5. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the holding unit is disposed on a third exterior surface different from any of the second exterior surfaces facing the fixed wall surface at the time of the posture position. . 6. The image reading apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a conveyance direction switching unit that switches a discharge direction of the read sheet-shaped document. 7. An image reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said holding means has document guide means for guiding a sheet-shaped document discharged from said apparatus main body.